2008 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 706 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | Dino |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 57 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |